Abu Dhabi city tour & desert safari from Dubai
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu
About this experience
Abu Dhabi has a deep treasure trove of culture and the richest heritage. Explore the history of Abu Dhabi with Desert Safari, on a 12 - 13 hour full day Tour.
Explore the largest city in the United Arab Emirates. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to see a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, marvel at the opulent Emirates Palace, admire the Etihad Towers.
Afterward, Ride a camel, Go for a dune drive through the peculiarly shaped red dunes, keep your thrills up with sand-surfing along the dunes (sandboarding). Relax at a desert campsite as the sunsets. Get a henna tattoo. Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and exotic Belly dancing show, ‘Tanoura’ folk dance and fire show under the stars as you sit around the campfire.
Next available dates
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by clean, air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Sandboarding
- (Short) Camel ride
- Dune bashing (30 minutes)
- Tea and Coffee
- Beverages (soft drinks and water)
- BBQ dinner
- Tanoura Dance
- Belly dance performance (except during Ramadan)
- Fire Show
- Henna Tattoo (Small)
- Standard seating inside the camp
- Visit to the Etihad Towers
- Visit to Emirates Palace
- Visit to the Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Visit to Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Visit to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
- Entry to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the desert camp)
- Quad bikes (On request)
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours and 30 minutes
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 3+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu
- Start times
- 08:00
Know before you go
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- The duration of the tour includes the time required for hotel pick-up and drop off
- The pick-up time will be within 45 minutes of your booked tour time. If there are any changes, you will be notified by email
- Mosques have very strict dress codes: women must wear long loose clothing, and ensure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. A long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire), Men must not show above their knees and must cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will be a refused entry. The tour operator cannot provide any clothing for men
- It is not possible to visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque during any Islamic festival
- Tattoos must be covered
- It is not recommended to book this tour on Friday if you have a return flight on the same day, as the drop-off time is dependent on traffic and can not be guaranteed.
- Dry days: entertainment activities (Tanoura dance and Belly dance) will not be available during the mentioned dates 3 & 20th April 2019 / 6, 22 & 25 May 2019 / 1, 3 & 5 June 2019 / 10,11 & 31 August 2019 / 9 September 2019 / 3, 9 & 30 November 2019 / 2 December 2019 or any special Islamic days as per UAE law (Date may vary as per the UAE law and Season time).
- Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter.
- Desert Thrill Tourism shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail a travel health insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, make sure they are mentally and physically able to participate.
- All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The land cruiser vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts.
- Most travelers can participate
- Infants (below 3 years old) are not allowed in the car during the shared dune bashing.
- For more information visit, https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/plan-your-trip/covid-safe-travel
- We offer pickup from All locations within Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are offered for this tour. We will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 3 or older.
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From AED 356 per person (6 travelers)Free cancellation
